BMW M5 2001 Manual page 159

Lamps and bulbs
Tail lamp assembly
Rear lamp/side marker lamps: LEDs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator
2 Rear lamp/side marker lamps
3 Backup lamp
4 Brake lamp
5 Reflector
Please contact your BMW center
if there is a defect in the rear
lamp/side marker lamp assembly.<
1 Use the upper handle to fold down
the side panel in the luggage com-
partment.
2 Turn the corresponding bulb holder
yellow
to the left (arrow) and remove it.
red
3 Press the defective bulb gently and
turn it to the left. Remove the bulb
white
and replace it.
red
4 Insert the bulb holder and turn to the
red
right as far as possible.
Center (high-mount) brake lamp
21 watt bulb
1 Open the luggage compartment lid.
2 Unclip the cover panel (on the under-
side of the package tray) with a
screwdriver (arrow).
3 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb
while turning it to the left to remove.
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